Feel like real life

These movies contain all or some of the following qualities:
-focus on real-life issues/topics
-feel intimate, like you're watching the characters' lives unfold (vs. being presented a clear story)
-move at a slower pace
-aren't overly theatrical
-have a calm mood

I personally love these kinds of films, but others may find them lackluster or even boring. If you want a showy movie with cliche romance, intense action, or recycled plot lines, these movies aren't for you.